Airway Dentistry

What Happens When Breathing Isn’t Right?

Sometimes, little problems in the way a child’s mouth, tongue, or nose develops can cause breathing issues during sleep.

Here are some signs:

• Sleeping with mouth open
• Snoring
• Feeling tired during the day
• Bedwetting
• Trouble paying attention
• Crowded or crooked teeth

These can happen because:

1. The jaws or mouth didn’t grow fully

2. The tongue and throat muscles are weak

3. Nasal passages are narrow or blocked

Over time, these small problems can turn into bigger troubles if not treated.

How We Help (Without Scary Tools)

At our office, we use gentle, noninvasive methods to help your child breathe better—no big surgeries, no scary machines (for many cases).

We do that by combining:

• Oral appliances (special mouth devices)
• Exercises for the tongue, lips, and throat (to build strength)
• A personalized plan based on your child’s needs

These work together to gently open up the airway and support natural breathing.

What You’ll Experience Here

• A friendly, kid-oriented environment
• Simple explanations and fun visuals
• A team trained in how airways and breathing affect kids
• A plan made just for your child, not “one size fits all”
• Monitoring and follow-ups to see how well things are going

When This Works Best

Our methods are most effective for mild to moderate breathing or sleep issues — especially when the bones and muscles are still growing and we can guide them. If the issue is more severe, our team will help coordinate with other experts (like

ENT doctors or sleep specialists) so your child gets the best care possible.

What You Can Do Right Now (Parents & Kids)

• Watch for signs like snoring, restless sleep, daytime sleepiness
• Ask questions—your child is our partner in the process
• Encourage practice of simple breathing and tongue exercises
• Visit us for a checkup so we can find the best path forward